Strictly Come Dancing axes Blackpool show first time in 16 years – Here's why

Confirming the news, a BBC spokesperson said: “Blackpool is a milestone moment in every series of Strictly that our audience, our celebs and professional dancers look forward to.

“Whilst we’ll be unable to physically go to Blackpool this series, we’ll still be celebrating this iconic venue and bringing it to life from our studio in Elstree,” they added to The Sun.

Fortunately, fans of the BBC series will still be able to celebrate the show’s history at Blackpool.

A Strictly special focussing on the best moments from Blackpool will be broadcast later this year.

source: express.co.uk